India, Aug. 1 -- An integrated intelligence backbone is key for India's AI-driven defense. It transforms disparate data into decisive action, elevating global partnerships and strategic autonomy

Modern warfare has transformed. It's no longer just about hardware, but increasingly a battle of information, where AI-driven intelligence is the ultimate force multiplier. From real-time combat decisions to geopolitical shifts, AI reshapes defence. While India prioritises indigenous AI/ML, its full strategic potential remains constrained. The core argument is clear: India needs a sophisticated, integrated intelligence backbone - a unified platform fusing all data, from classified military intelligence and real-time sensor feeds to open-source in...